Media Mentions Archive
- Apr 2019
- April 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Netanyahu's strategy regarding the Trump peace plan and annexation.
- April 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on the U.S. FTO designation of the IRGC.
- April 10, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the political challenges of Netanyahu's pending indictments.
- April 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Netanyahu's election promise to annex parts of the West Bank.
- April 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on possible consequences of designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
- April 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Jazeera on possible personal sanctions against politicians connected to Hezbollah.
- April 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the effect of Algerian president Bouteflika's resignation.
- April 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The New Yorker on the meaning of Erdogan's loss of Istanbul in recent mayoral elections.
- April 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by The National Interest on the effect of sanctions on Iran's leadership.
- Mar 2019
- March 26, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Iranian entrenchment in Syria.
- March 23, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the remnants of ISIS.
- March 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the consequences of Trump's recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli.
- March 20, 2019 Institute expert featured in Circa special on the 15th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- March 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National on Sec. Pompeo's top interests in Lebanon.
- March 15, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Israel and Hamas' attempts to de-escalate recent tensions.
- March 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg about Algerian president Bouteflika's political strategy.
- March 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about how the U.S. should view the Saudi crown prince and his reform efforts.
- March 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the National about the State Dept. terrorist designation of Iraqi Shiite militia Harakat Al Nujaba.
- March 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Axios about how to navigate Washington's strained relations with the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince.
- March 2, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Israeli PM Netanyahu's fight for political survival.
- Feb 2019
- February 26, 2019 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on financial incentives within the Trump administration's peace plan.
- February 25, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on why Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif attempted to resign.
- February 22, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the Saudi crown prince's trip to Asia.
- February 20, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the World Politics Review on Palestinian unity government collapse.
- February 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the timing of the Trump administration's peace plan.
- February 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Iraq's fragile recovery post-ISIS.
- February 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by NPR on the consequences of President Erdogan's push to create a more religious Turkey.
- February 8, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Saudi Arabia's public relations strategy.
- February 6, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Media Line on Egyptian President Sisi's coverage in Western media.
- February 4, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the U.S.-Iraq military partnership in defeating ISIS.
- February 1, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Hezbollah's influence in the Lebanese government.
- Jan 2019
- January 28, 2019 Institute experts quoted by Foreign Policy on the unintended consequences of the U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria.
- January 21, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on ISIS's targeted assassination campaign in Iraq.
- January 18, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about American politicians' views on Middle East policy.
- January 16, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times about the ISIS attack on U.S. soldiers in Manbij, Syria.
- January 14, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on a potential safe zone in Syria.
- January 12, 2019 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on Gulf states' foreign policy and U.S. engagement in the region.
- January 11, 2019 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the impact of Syria policy confusion on U.S. allies.
- January 7, 2019 Institute expert quoted by POLITICO on the timing of Sec. Pompeo's speech in Cairo.
- January 3, 2019 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on U.S. military aid to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- Dec 2018
- December 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on the U.S. relationship with the UAE.
- December 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on the U.S. role in a future Middle East Peace Process.
- December 22, 2018 Institute experts quoted by CNBC on President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
- December 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's compulsion to control northeastern Syria.
- December 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Houthi attacks on fishing boats in the Red Sea.
- December 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Agence France-Presse on the ceasefire agreement in Yemen.
- December 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg about the potential for escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
- December 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by ABC News on the options for Congressional action on Saudi Arabia.
- December 4, 2018 Insituite expert quoted by The National on upcoming UN talks about the future of Western Sahara.
- Nov 2018
- November 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the Saudi crown prince's advisors.
- November 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the LA Times on Turkey's use of government policy and resources to embrace a more conservative Islam.
- November 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on how U.S. sanctions on Iran affect Hezbollah's economy.
- November 18, 2018 Institute expert appeared on CNN International to speak about the Houthi's call for a ceasefire in the war in Yemen.
- November 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times about the prospect of a peace settlement following a weekend of violence in Gaza.
- November 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Star Tribune about Iran's reactions to the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign.
- November 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times about the use of Turkish Airlines as a tool to expand Turkey's influence.
- November 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the limited impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- November 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post about the newest round of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- Oct 2018
- October 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by BuzzFeed News on the ISIS assassination campaign in Iraq against local Sunni leaders.
- October 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed's promise to discredit religious extremism.
- October 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on what Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Oman means for his peace strategy.
- October 25, 2018 Institute expert appeared on BBC Radio to speak about how the culprit behind recent mailed pipe bombs will be caught.
- October 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish President Erdogan's efforts to undermine Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed.
- October 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on U.S. policy toward Saudi Arabia and its crown prince.
- October 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Boston Herald on the structural problems in the U.S.-Saudi relationship.
- October 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on concerns about Saudi Arabia's leadership in the wake of Khashoggi's disappearance.
- October 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on the domestic Turkish dynamics of the diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia.
- October 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the strategic value of not sanctioning SWIFT in pursuit of isolating Iran.
- October 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the foiled Iranian terrorist plots in Europe.
- October 11, 2018 Institute expert featured on Slate's The Gist podcast about the conflict in Yemen.
- October 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Saudi-Turkish relations in the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance.
- October 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the interaction between the Iranian economy and U.S. policy.
- October 1, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on divisions in the vote for a new Iraqi president.
- Sep 2018
- September 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by ABC News on the U.S. Consulate in Basra closing.
- September 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the U.S.'s diplomatic strategy against Iran.
- September 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CBS News on the Palestinian perspective on the Trump administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.
- September 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on popular opposition to Syrian refugees in Turkey.
- September 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the importance of Jordanian internal security.
- September 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the benefit of a 'demilitarized zone' in Syria for Turkish foreign relations.
- September 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by JNS on the prospect of a Palestinian-Jordanian confederation.
- September 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the evolution of ISIS.
- September 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the administration's strategy with PLO leaders.
- September 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on radicalization in Tunisia's prisons.
- September 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the Trump administration's policy with the Palestinians.
- September 4, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS's Amanpour to speak about what may be coming in Idlib.
- September 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Telegraph on Iranian arms transfers and their threat to Israel.
- Aug 2018
- August 30, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on the state of ISIS in Iraq.
- August 29, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Atlantic on Iran's long-term strategy against Israel.
- August 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Defense Secretary Mattis' influence on Persian Gulf affairs.
- August 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on a U.S.-Saudi deal that would limit civilian casualties in the war in Yemen.
- August 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Christian Science Monitor on how U.S. economic sanctions strengthens Turkish president Erdogan.
- August 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CBS News on Secretary Pompeo's policy priorities at the State Department.
- August 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Axios on the political impasse between the U.S. and Turkey amid the detention of an American pastor.
- August 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the creation of an Iran Action Group at the U.S. State Department.
- August 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Lawfare on the recent Saudi airstrike in Yemen.
- August 13, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the utility of sanctions in American foreign relations.
- August 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the causes of heightened tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.
- August 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on recent strikes in the Gaza Strip and Southern Israel.
- August 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the effect of Libyan instability on Tunisian security.
- August 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Iranian domestic political vulnerability.
- Jul 2018
- July 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on the impact of U.S. sanctions on Iran.
- July 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on recent tensions between the U.S. and Turkey.
- July 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National Review on the growing relationship between Russia and Egypt.
- July 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Vanity Fair on Iran's multidimensional threat to the Middle East.
- July 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on U.S. policy toward Iran.
- July 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Hamas' strategy in Gaza.
- July 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Yahoo News on the legal authority necessary to confront Iran in Syria.
- July 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the resurgence of ISIS in Iraq.
- July 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by McClatchy on the diplomatic ramifications of the Helsinki summit.
- July 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New Yorker on potential outcomes of the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit.
- July 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on Russia's role in the Syrian conflict.
- July 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the National on terror attacks in Tunisia
- July 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish parliamentary politics.
- July 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Emirati military operations in Yemen.
- July 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post on the role of Israel in American politics.
- July 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Iranian strategy in Syria.
- July 2, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The National on U.S. plans to coordinate Iran sanctions with Gulf allies.
- Jun 2018
- June 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Economist on Turkey's election results.
- June 27, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on the Trump administration's relations with the Palestinian Authority.
- June 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the international response to U.S. sanctions on the Iranian oil market.
- June 25, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Washington Post on Turkish politics in the wake of Erdogan's reelection.
- June 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Middle East peace process.
- June 24, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkish PM Erodgan's reelection.
- June 23, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss Turkey's presidential and parliamentary elections.
- June 22, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AP on Iraq's election recount.
- June 21, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS to discuss the Turkish elections.
- June 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the upcoming Turkish election.
- June 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on airstrike on the Iraqi-Syrian border.
- June 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Saudi-led coalition's military operation in Hodeidah.
- June 14, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss F-35 sales to Turkey.
- June 14, 2018 Institute expert appeared on BBC Newshour to discuss the crisis in Yemen.
- June 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Gulf economic aid offered to Jordan.
- June 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Vice News on Russia's military presence in Syria.
- June 5, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PRI's "The World" to discuss the impending siege on the Yemeni port of Hodeidah.
- June 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Financial Times on Iranian nuclear enrichment post-JCPOA.
- June 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on U.S. military assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces.
- May 2018
- May 30, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Al Arabiya on the Trump administration's Middle East policy.
- May 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Times of Israel on views of Israel in Saudi media.
- May 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on Turkey's recent currency problems.
- May 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's electoral success.
- May 17, 2018 Institute experts appeared on NPR to discuss violence on the Israel-Gaza border.
- May 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on Iraq's election results.
- May 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Europe's post-JCPOA path.
- May 9, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Trump administration's post-JCPOA Iran policy.
- May 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The National on Europe's reaction to the U.S. JCPOA withdrawal.
- May 7, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on how Iran benefits from Hezbollah's electoral victories in Lebanon.
- May 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on U.S. military assistance to Saudi forces in the Yemen war.
- Apr 2018
- April 30, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss whether or not the Trump administration will withdraw from the Iran deal.
- April 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Turkey's opposition parties' strategy in the June election.
- April 25, 2018 Institute experts quoted by Bloomberg on French President Macron's case for not withdrawing from the JCPOA.
- April 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by NBC News on French President Macron's Washington visit.
- April 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on Turkey's upcoming snap elections.
- April 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by NPR on Russia's efforts to repatriate the children of ISIS members.
- April 16, 2018 Institute expert appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss U.S. strikes in Syria.
- April 15, 2018 Institute expert appeared on CBS Face the Nation to discuss the U.S. strategy in Syria.
- April 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Syria's chemical weapons program.
- April 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on U.S. response to the Syrian chemical weapons attack.
- April 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's U.S. tour.
- April 5, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Russia and Turkey's plans to shape post-war Syria.
- April 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on a Bahraini bank's efforts to flout sanctions.
- April 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the Trump administration's Iran policy.
- Mar 2018
- March 30, 2018 Institute experts quoted in The Hill on American investments in the Palestinian Authority Security Forces.
- March 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on how sanctions would be reimposed on Iran should the U.S. walk away from the JCPOA.
- March 27, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Western countries.
- March 26, 2018 Institute expert appeared on PBS to discuss the appointment of John Bolton as national security advisor.
- March 23, 2018 Institute expert was quoted by Bloomberg on recent national security position departures in the Trump administration.
- March 20, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the Israeli bombing of a Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007.
- March 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's upcoming Washington visit.
- March 15, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the status of the Syrian civil war after seven years.
- March 11, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on sectarian and ethnic rifts in Iraq.
- March 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on internet censorship in Turkey.
- March 3, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming Washington visit.
- Feb 2018
- February 28, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on the North Korea-Syria defense relationship.
- February 26, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on Saudi military leadership shakeup.
- February 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the disintegration of press freedom in Lebanon.
- February 19, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Iran's Mahan Air evading sanctions to buy airplane parts.
- February 17, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on recent efforts to raise funds for Iraq's reconstruction.
- February 14, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the next phase of the Syrian civil war.
- February 10, 2018 Institute expert cited in the Wall Street Journal on the deterioration of Lebanon's political freedoms.
- February 10, 2018 Institute experts quoted by the New York Times on the downing of an Israeli F-16 near the Israeli-Syrian border.
- February 6, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on Qatar's increased lobbying efforts in Washington.
- February 2, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the war in Yemen.
- Jan 2018
- January 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on U.S. sanctions on Hamas.
- January 31, 2018 Institute expert quoted by The Atlantic on the friction between Qatar and the GCC.
- January 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by AP on Vice President Pence's visit to Israel.
- January 23, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's assault on Afrin in Syria.
- January 21, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Vice President Pence's Middle East trip.
- January 18, 2018 Institute expert quoted by the Cipher Brief on the U.S.-Turkey relationship.
- January 16, 2018 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on U.S.-Kurdish cooperation in Syria.
- January 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on the Trump administration's vision for the Iran nuclear deal.
- January 12, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Politico on the future of the Iran nuclear deal.
- January 10, 2018 Institute expert quoted in Foreign Policy on the Islamic State's possible resurgence.
- January 8, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Politico on the Trump administration's options regarding the Iran deal.
- January 4, 2018 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the Iran protests.
- January 4, 2018 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the protests in Iran.
- January 1, 2018 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the U.S. policy response to the Iran protests.
- Dec 2017
- December 28, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on EU-Turkish relations.
- December 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's Syria strategy.
- December 23, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's upcoming elections.
- December 22, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the war in Yemen.
- December 21, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the UN vote regarding the Trump administration's Jerusalem announcement.
- December 18, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on the continued American military presence in Iraq following the defeat of ISIS.
- December 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Business Insider on Saudi Arabia's military capabilities.
- December 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on U.S.-supplied weapons captured by ISIS in Syria.
- December 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Vice President Pence's upcoming trip to the Middle East.
- December 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Greece.
- December 8, 2017 Institute experts appeared on NPR to discuss the Palestinian view on the Trump administration's Jerusalem announcement.
- December 6, 2017 Institute experts cited by New York Times column on the Trump administration's Jerusalem announcement.
- December 6, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered" to discuss the White House's Jerusalem announcement.
- December 5, 2017 Institute expert quoted in Washington Post on Libya and the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean.
- December 5, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the White House's Jerusalem announcement.
- Nov 2017
- November 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Newsweek on North Korean military cooperation with Iran and Syria.
- November 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Wall Street Journal on the Islamic State's presence in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
- November 25, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Turkey's role in U.S. efforts to stabilize Syria.
- November 25, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Washington Post on the Islamic State's dwindling territory and increasingly reckless tactics.
- November 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Christian Science Monitor on the direction of Saudi policy and implications for the U.S.
- November 15, 2017 Institute expert quoted by NBC News on Israeli-Saudi relations.
- November 11, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Trump administration's Middle East peace plan drafting.
- November 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AP on the Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia.
- November 7, 2017 Institute expert appeared on CNBC to explain how the direction of Saudi domestic policy affects the business climate.
- November 7, 2017 Institute experts quoted by CNN on the arrests of royal family members and ministers in Saudi Arabia.
- November 2, 2017 Institute expert appeared on BBC to discuss the regional influence of Iran's IRGC.
- November 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Washington Post on the terrorist attack in New York City.
- Oct 2017
- October 30, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Al Monitor on post-referendum Turkish-KRG relations.
- October 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Washington Post on Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadi's tenure as head of state.
- October 25, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss Treasury Secretary Mnuchin's visit to the Middle East.
- October 19, 2017 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on U.S. priorities in Syria after the fall of ISIS.
- October 16, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PRI's "The World" to discuss the conflict over Kirkuk.
- October 16, 2017 Institute expert appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss path forward for the Iran nuclear deal.
- October 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by The Economist on the Trump administration's threats to back out of the Iran deal.
- October 12, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the possibility of renegotiating the JCPOA.
- October 12, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the business implications of the Trump administration's Iran policy.
- October 11, 2017 Institute expert's book on U.S. Afghanistan stability operations excerpted by Foreign Policy magazine.
- October 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the Fatah-Hamas reconciliation efforts.
- October 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the intensifying U.S.-Turkey diplomatic spat.
- October 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the Yemen war's spillover effects in Saudi Arabia.
- October 3, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Russia's increased presence in the Middle East.
- October 2, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on the Islamic State's diminishing oil revenues.
- Sep 2017
- September 29, 2017 Institute expert appeared on BBC Newshour to discuss the aftermath of the KRG referendum.
- September 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on Iran's growing, unchecked influence in Syria.
- September 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the decision to allow Saudi women to drive.
- September 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on the energy implications of the KRG referendum.
- September 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the pitfalls for U.S. policy in the recent Iraqi Kurdistan referendum.
- September 22, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on Jordanian crown prince's speech to the UN.
- September 19, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on Israeli PM Netanyahu's speech to the UN General Assembly.
- September 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the U.S. urging the Kurdistan Regional Government to cancel the scheduled referendum.
- September 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post regarding the Islamic State's shifting tactics in the face of defeat.
- September 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Europe's view of the JCPOA.
- September 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the latest failed attempt to quell the Saudi-Qatari feud.
- September 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on Israeli strike on Syrian chemical weapons site.
- September 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Los Angeles Times on recent intelligence collected on the Islamic State.
- September 7, 2017 Institute experts quoted by USA Today on the dwindling Syrian territory under ISIS control.
- September 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the liberation of the Iraqi city of Tal Afar from ISIS.
- Aug 2017
- August 31, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Times of Israel on prospect of the Trump administration declaring Iran's noncompliance in the JCPOA.
- August 29, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the death of Iran's former foreign minister.
- August 24, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Assad approaching the point where his forces will control half of Syrian territory.
- August 23, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the White House’s latest efforts to move the peace process forward.
- August 22, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on the remaining battles ahead in the effort to drive ISIS from Iraq.
- August 22, 2017 Institute executive director quoted in New York Times on the Trump administration's decision to withhold aid from Egypt.
- August 18, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
- August 17, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on Assad's push into eastern Syria.
- August 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AP on the significance of Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr’s trips to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- August 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the resumption of military exercises with Egypt.
- August 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Jerusalem Post regarding Palestinian messaging to the Trump White House.
- August 4, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on purges in Turkey targeting Erdogan's political adversaries.
- August 2, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on the rising tensions regarding the Temple Mount.
- Jul 2017
- July 31, 2017 Institute expert quoted by The National on Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada Al Sadr’s visit to Saudi Arabia.
- July 30, 2017 Institute expert appeared on Fox News to discuss sanctions bill aimed at Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
- July 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on ISIS's weakening grip on Raqqa.
- July 25, 2017 Institute expert appeared on Bloomberg to discuss new sanctions legislation aimed at Iran, North Korea, and Russia.
- July 22, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on how the Gulen-Erdogan feud affects business in Turkey.
- July 20, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on U.S. efforts to fight the Assad regime in Syria.
- July 18, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Christian Science Monitor on U.S. military support for Lebanon.
- July 15, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the situation in Turkey one year after the failed coup.
- July 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on the one-year anniversary of the failed coup in Turkey.
- July 12, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR’s Morning Edition to discuss the present challenges and opportunities in the peace process.
- July 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the road ahead after the fall of Mosul in the fight against ISIS.
- July 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on Secretary Tillerson's efforts to mediate the Qatar crisis.
- July 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted on the destruction inflicted on Mosul during ISIS control and expulsion.
- July 6, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Fox News on the remaining ISIS territory in Iraq.
- July 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on Qatar's "investment diplomacy."
- Jun 2017
- June 30, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the status of the Trump administration's peace process push.
- June 30, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the regional grievances fueling the Qatar crisis.
- June 28, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Syrian chemical weapons activity.
- June 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Muslim Brotherhood's role in the Qatar crisis.
- June 23, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CBS News on the regional dynamics surrounding the Qatar crisis.
- June 23, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on the list of Saudi demands for Qatar to deescalate crisis.
- June 21, 2017 Institute experts quoted in USA Today on Saudi Prince Muhammad bin Salman's appointment to crown prince.
- June 19, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on the U.S. downing of a Syrian jet.
- June 19, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Los Angeles Times the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia in Syria.
- June 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by USA Today on the Islamic State becoming less of a priority in the battle for Syria.
- June 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted in Financial Times on the ongoing diplomatic spat between the GCC and Qatar.
- June 7, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on China's neutrality regarding the Saudi-Iran feud.
- June 5, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on growing tensions within the GCC regarding Qatar.
- June 5, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the root causes of the growing internal rift between the GCC and Qatar.
- June 1, 2017 Institute executive director quoted by the Associated Press on Trump's warming ties with Gulf capitals.
- May 2017
- May 31, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East.
- May 25, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on ISIS’s presence in Libya in the wake of the Manchester bombing.
- May 25, 2017 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on Saudi investment in U.S. infrastructure projects.
- May 23, 2017 Institute executive director quoted by Politico analyzing President Trump's Israel visit.
- May 22, 2017 Institute experts quoted by CNN on prospects for progess in the Middle East peace process.
- May 22, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss President Trump's visit to Israel.
- May 20, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on President Trump's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia.
- May 19, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Politico on things to watch for during President Trump's Middle East trip.
- May 17, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss Turkish President Erdogan's Washington visit.
- May 17, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Politico on downsides of President Trump weighing in on succession politics in Saudi Arabia.
- May 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on looming political issues heading into Iran's presidential election.
- May 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on White House decision to arm the Kurdish YPG.
- May 6, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on President Trump's push for progress in the Middle East peace process.
- May 4, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Politico on President Trump's changing views on Saudi Arabia.
- May 2, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the upcoming Abbas-Trump meeting.
- May 2, 2017 Institute experts quoted in Washington Post previewing Mahmoud Abbas's Washington visit.
- Apr 2017
- April 29, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on the dire situation for migrants in Libya.
- April 26, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the latest purges in Turkey in the wake of the referendum.
- April 25, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNBC on Saudi Arabia's resumption of paying worker benefits and ministers' salaries.
- April 24, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Foreign Policy on new U.S. sanctions aimed at the Assad regime.
- April 23, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on Saudi Arabia's new ambassador to Washington.
- April 22, 2017 Institute expert quoted by The Economist on the question of President Erdogan's legitimacy in the aftermath of the referendum.
- April 20, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the disqualification of Mahmoud Ahmedinejad from Iran's May elections.
- April 17, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the results of Turkey's referendum.
- April 15, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Turkey's investigation of 17 Americans and former government officials.
- April 11, 2017 Institute expert cited by the Washington Post on Iran and Russia’s steadfast ties.
- April 11, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Los Angeles Times on the Palm Sunday attacks in Egypt and ensuing state of emergency declaration.
- April 8, 2017 Institute experts quoted by CNN on U.S. military action against Syria's Assad.
- April 7, 2017 Institute expert appeared on CNBC to discuss U.S. strikes on Syrian air base.
- April 4, 2017 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun, Syria.
- April 3, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on President Trump and Egyptian President Sisi's White House meeting.
- April 3, 2017 Institute experts quoted by CNN on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's Washington visit.
- April 2, 2017 Institute expert quoted in the Washington Post on Iran's increasing support for Bahraini militants.
- Mar 2017
- March 30, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR's Morning Edition to discuss Secretary of State Tillerson's trip to Turkey.
- March 28, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on Russia's increased military presence in Libya.
- March 27, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss how to tackle homegrown terrorism.
- March 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on U.S. support for the Saudi campaign in Yemen.
- March 26, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Financial Times on Iraqi Kurdistan's oil industry.
- March 25, 2017 Institute experts quoted by AFP on the arrest of a long-wanted alleged Hezbollah financier.
- March 20, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on clashes between rebels and Assad's forces in Damascus.
- March 20, 2017 Institute expert quoted in the New York Times on Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi's Washington visit.
- March 15, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Institute’s bipartisan study on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE).
- March 15, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on Assad's endgame in Syria.
- March 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Washington visit.
- March 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by New York Times on Turkey's increasingly antagonistic relationship with Europe.
- March 10, 2017 Institute expert's Transition 2017 report, "Deterring Iran," cited by the Washington Post.
- March 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Washington Post on the Trump administration's plan to resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
- March 7, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Cipher Brief on the budding relationships between Russia and Arab Gulf states.
- March 6, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Cipher Brief on the decision to remove Iraq from the revised travel ban.
- March 2, 2017 Institute expert appeared on Fox News to discuss the future of the Iran nuclear agreement.
- March 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the growing Assad-Syrian Kurds relationship.
- Feb 2017
- February 27, 2017 Institute expert quoted in Financial Times on political reforms Turkish President Erdogan is pursuing.
- February 21, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the unity of Syria's opposition ahead of the next round of peace talks in Geneva.
- February 21, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the fight to retake western Mosul.
- February 17, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on the state of the Middle East Peace Process.
- February 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on how Palestinians will interpret Mr. Trump’s eagerness for a new peace push.
- February 15, 2017 Institute experts quoted in Washington Post on how the Trump administration will approach the Middle East Peace Process.
- February 15, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR's "All Things Considered" to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Washington visit.
- February 14, 2017 Institute counselor appeared on NPR to discuss the future of Israel-U.S. relations.
- February 14, 2017 Institute expert quoted by BBC on priorities for the upcoming Netanyahu-Trump meeting.
- February 14, 2017 Institute expert appeared on WSJ's Opinion Journal to discuss Israeli PM Netanyahu's Washington visit.
- February 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted by AFP on the Trump administration's plans to relocate the U.S. embassy in Israel.
- February 10, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on President Trump's Israel policy.
- February 9, 2017 Institute experts quoted in the New York Times on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's February Washington visit.
- February 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on how Turkish PM Erdogan "is remaking the republic as overtly religious."
- February 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on the Egypt-U.S. relationship under the Trump administration.
- February 6, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Bloomberg on how potential gas production in the Mediterranean can help Europe.
- February 3, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times on new sanctions on Iran in response to its recent ballistic missile tests.
- February 3, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR’s "All Things Considered" to discuss the newly announced Iran sanctions.
- February 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted in the New York Times on the simmering tensions between Greece and Turkey.
- Jan 2017
- January 30, 2017 Institute executive director quoted by the Associated Press on Jordan's King Abdullah II Washington visit.
- January 30, 2017 Institute counselor quoted in Politico on how Arab leaders are approaching the Trump presidency.
- January 26, 2017 Institute experts quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the composition of Trump's National Security Council.
- January 22, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the New York Times about the Trump administration's stated plan to move the U.S. embassy in Israel.
- January 18, 2017 Institute executive director cited by Times of Israel on Trump Administration's plan to relocate U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
- January 18, 2017 Institute expert quoted in Washington Post on the Syrian war's spillover effects in Turkey.
- January 17, 2017 Institute expert quoted by CNN on the arrest of the Istanbul New Year's Eve attacker.
- January 17, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Reuters on how the Islamic State is lashing out across Iraq as it loses Mosul.
- January 16, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Wall Street Journal on the incoming administration's Middle East priorities.
- January 13, 2017 Institute expert quoted in USA Today on what to expect from the Paris peace conference.
- January 12, 2017 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss Iranian support for terrorism.
- January 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by the Associated Press on Jordan's current security vulnerabilities.
- January 9, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Voice of America on the ongoing Mosul operation against ISIS.
- January 8, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Wall Street Journal on the death of Iranian former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
- January 7, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Los Angeles Times on the Russian drawdown in Syria.
- January 4, 2017 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on the current political polarization in Turkey.
- January 1, 2017 Institute expert quoted by Politico on the New Years Eve night club attack in Istanbul.
- Dec 2016
- December 29, 2016 Institute expert quoted by Wall Street Journal on Secretary Kerry's speech on Israel.
- December 28, 2016 Institute expert appeared on PBS NewsHour to discuss the implications of Kerry's speech on U.S.-Israel relations.
- December 24, 2016 Institute counselor appeared on NPR to discuss the UNSCR on Israeli settlements.
- December 24, 2016 Institute experts quoted in New York Times on how the presidential transition is affecting policy towards Israel.
- December 22, 2016 Institute expert quoted in Washington Post on how Turkey's relationship with Russia improved as it deteriorated with the U.S.
- December 20, 2016 Institute expert quoted by the Wall Street Journal on the Trump administration's different approach to counterterrorism.
- December 20, 2016 Institute expert quoted in New York Times on the U.S. exclusion from Syria negotiations.
- December 19, 2016 Institute expert quoted in Washington Post on the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey.
- December 19, 2016 Institute expert appeared on CNN to discuss the aftermath of the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara.
- December 17, 2016 Institute expert appeared on NPR to discuss the ramifications of the fall of Aleppo to Assad.
- December 17, 2016 Institute expert quoted in The Economist on changes the Trump administration might bring for U.S. policy.
- December 16, 2016 Institute experts quoted in Los Angeles Times on what changes the Trump administration could bring to Israel policy.
- December 13, 2016 Institute expert quoted in Washington Post on the Trump administration’s plan to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
- December 8, 2016 Institute expert appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room" to discuss ISIS's changing approach to terror attacks.
- December 7, 2016 Institute expert quoted by ABC News on the shifting, downtrodden media tone of ISIS as it loses Mosul.
- December 6, 2016 Institute expert quoted by Wall Street Journal on President Obama's final address on U.S. counterterrorism policy.
- December 6, 2016 Institute expert cited in Washington Post on Iran's economic forecast in 2017.